Crime
Prosecution files documents in robbery at Amissah-Arthur’s house
The prosecution, led by a Senior State Attorney, Nana Ama Adinkra, notified the court about the documents, requesting more time to file.
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Crime
Man jailed 10 years for attempting to smuggle cocaine
Ezugwu, 32-year-old Nigerian, was arrested after expelling 90 thumb-sized cocaine pellets, at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
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General
100 citizens petition Speaker to probe EOCO’s conduct in Cecilia Dapaah money laundering allegation
The group, led by former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelovo and consisting of Dr. Adam Bonaa, Justice Abdulai, Martin Kpebu, and others, notes that it finds EOCO’s decision to write to the Attorney General untenable.
DL News
Europe
Ex-Gambian minister jailed for crime against humanity
Ousman Sonko, once a part of ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh's regime, received a 20-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity.
DL News
General
Corruption-related offence:Cecilia Dapaah was cleared by OSP not AG- Mr Dame
This was in response to views held and expressed by the public attributing the said action to the Attorney General.
DL News
General
Cecilia Dapaah case: OSP request for money laundering investigation by EOCO without basis -AG
On January 25, 2024, the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) withdrew from ongoing cases against the former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah.
DL News
Crime
Cleaner to stand trial over Cashier’s death at Twumasiwaa Hospital
During a committal proceeding, Vitlas is to face a charge of murder following the Attorney General’s advice.
GNA
Courts
Court jails man seven years for cocoa smuggling
The court presided over by Justice Kwesi Apiatse Abaiddu, found the convict guilty of the offence on his plea.
GNA
US
New York Appeals Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction
The Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 ruling, determined that the trial judge had made a mistake by allowing testimony from women not mentioned in the charges against Weinstein, leading to the order for a new trial.
DL News
Crime
Three JHS boys arrested for allegedly gang-defiling 15-year-old colleague
Following the incident on January 27, 2024, the police arrested the suspects, who had since made two appearances before the Mampong Magistrate Court to face prosecution for their alleged actions.
GNA
Courts
Bench warrant issued against Police CID boss, another rescinded
Appearing before the court on Wednesday, Head of the Legal and Prosecution at the Police Service, Superintendent Sylvester Asare apologize to the Court for their inability to make an appearance at previous sittings.
DL News
Europe
Lying claimant loses out on £600,000
Mr Justice Ritchie dismissed the claim of Kirsty Williams-Henry after finding that she told repeated untruths about the scope of her injuries in order to seek £2.5m in damages.
The Law Society Gazette
General
The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore
The scandal embroiled multiple banks, property agents, precious metal traders and a top golf club. It led to extensive raids in some of the most affluent neighbourhoods, where police seized billions in cash and assets.
BBC
General
Is betrothal an offence in Ghana? : Nii Ayikoi Otoo writes
Though I have decided that neither myself nor the GaDangme Association speak publicly about what happened in Nungua after those involved have directly decided to offer explanations, however, monitoring the airwaves, I am of the firm convict...
Nii Ayikoi Otoo
Africa
Court summons five as Mercy Chinwo, husband take legal action over son’s paternity saga
The couple filed a lawsuit after Mr Bassey petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over claims that he fathered Mercy’s six-month-old son.
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Tech
Sam Bankman-Fried: Disgraced 'Crypto King' to be sentenced
The 32-year-old will certainly be going to jail; what is not known is how long for.
BBC
US
US Supreme Court says Texas can arrest and jail migrants
The measure allows police to arrest and prosecute those suspected of illegally crossing the US-Mexican border.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Full Reasoning: Supreme Court dismisses Anas' motion for Certiorari against High Court judgment
Anas filed the suit in June 2018 on the claims of the tortious offense of libel, allegedly committed against him by the defendant, by reason of which he claimed his name, reputation, and image had been critically damaged.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria: Police arrest activist for beating wife to death
Some friends of the deceased alleged that Chidozie was in the habit of beating his wife daily without provocation.
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Courts
Four executive members of Western Togoland Restoration Front jailed 17 years
The accused persons, including police and military officers, were jailed after they had gone through full trial on the charges of being members of a prohibited organization, summoning meetings of the prohibited organisation, attending meeti...
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